August 16, 2024

Dear Liberty Middle School Parents,

Good evening! The first full week of school is in the books! The students and faculty is settling in nicely to the new building. We appreciate your patience while we have been adjusting our arrival and dismissal procedures. A few things to emphasize in order to make it as quick, smooth, and safe as possible:

• When you enter our campus driveway, there are two lanes. Everyone should use the left-side lane (Row 1) until it is full to 900 N. Then, begin pulling into the right-side lane (Row 2).
• Stay in your lane. Do not move to a different lane.
• When arrival and dismissal begin, Row 1 will completely empty before Row 2 begins to move. Please be patient if you are in Row 2.
• Officer Mike Steege will be assisting with arrival and dismissal traffic and monitor the traffic rows.
• Once the lines begin moving, they will go quickly.
• During arrival, do NOT leave your lane after your child exits your vehicle. Stay in your lane and wait for everyone in front of you to exit our loading zone.
• During dismissal, you CAN leave the loading zone once your child is in your vehicle.
• Please be patient. We are all trying to move our students as quickly and safely as possible.

If you have a question or concern about scheduling, please email the middle school counselor, Laura Herrod, at lherrod@duneland.k12.in.us.

If you have any questions regarding Fall Athletics at LMS, please email Nick Bamber, LMS Athletic Director, at nbamber@duneland.k12.in.us.

Respectfully,

Mike Hamacher, LMS Principal

In accordance with Indiana Code, please see the new cell phone policy below. Please take some time to share this with you child. Thank you!

Wireless Communication Devices

Per IC 20-26-5-40.7 - The use of wireless communication devices, including but not limited to cellular telephones, tablet computers, laptop computers, gaming devices, smartwatches, etc. is strictly prohibited during academic class periods unless explicitly authorized by the teacher for educational purposes.

Students are permitted to use a wireless communication device in the event of a health or safety emergency or to manage health care as specifically defined in the student’s Individualized Health Plan (IHP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Section 504 Plan.

A wireless communication device is defined by Indiana law as any portable wireless device that has the capability to provide voice, messaging, or other data communication between two (2) or more parties.

Electronic devices can aid or hinder the learning experience in a school environment. With this in mind, cell phones are not permitted to be visible/audible in the classrooms, hallways or lunchrooms at any time.

WE WANT TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO RIDE THE BUS HOME WITH FRIENDS THAT DO NOT SHARE THE THE SAME DESIGNATED BUS ROUTE. THE DECISION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE UTMOST CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL OUR STUDENTS.

• Friday, August 23 - LMS Picture Day
• Wednesday, August 28 - Student Council Papa John's Fundraiser 10am - 12am (709 Plaza Dr. #3, Chesterton)
• November 6 - Picture Retake Day

• Wednesday, August 14 - Boys and Girls Cross Country Practice - 4 PM- 5:30

The Duneland School Corporation has adopted the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System for all grade 5-12 schools this year. The link to the Say Something Tip Line can be found on the DSC website, on the middle and high school websites, and on the DSC Safety and Security page located under Programs and Services.

BREAKFAST

$1.60

LUNCH

$2.95

The DSC Child Nutrition Department is now utilizing NutriSlice as its new menus program. This app is available for iphone and android through your mobile app store. Parents can also access the full website for Duneland Schools on a computer via this NutriSlice link.

This app will allow parents and students to view the menus as well as the nutritional info for each items at any of the Duneland Schools. This program will be developed further incorporating images of food items being served at each of the schools.

ATTENTION!!!

2024-2025 ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE TO PARTICIPATE!

Middle School Physicals will need to be turned coaches or the athletic department, prior to open gym, tryouts, or practices in order to participate.

There are a total of 6 forms that need to be completed. The actual physical is completed by the Dr. and the rest of the forms are completed by the parent(s) and the student. Physicals will not be accepted if there are forms missing! Physical packets are available in the main office.

*Physical Checklist*

• Physical Examination from the Doctor
• History Form
• Consent and Release Certificate (Make sure insurance information is complete)
• Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Sheet
• ALL FinalForms documents MUST be completed.